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'This is the 2020s, not the 1920s'

'This is the 2020s, not the 1920s'

21 October 2021

A councillor has told a debate over domestic violence how ill-treatment of women starts with casual sexism.

'Shop shutters could slam down'

'Shop shutters could slam down'

21 October 2021

A business leader warns that traders might have to close their enterprises if their rates soon go back to 100% after the pandemic lockdowns.

'There are so few ways for these vulnerable adults to socialise'

'There are so few ways for these vulnerable adults to socialise'

21 October 2021

A support worker has organised a monthly disco for adults with learning disabilities and is hoping as many people attend as possible.

'Please keep this gem shining bright'

'Please keep this gem shining bright'

20 October 2021

A fundraising campaign, by crowdfunding, is on to help save a much-loved village pre-school from shutdown.

New twin mum launches annual appeal for homeless

New twin mum launches annual appeal for homeless

20 October 2021

A Christmas shoebox campaigner is launching her 8th annual appeal to help the homeless - despite having just given birth to twins.

Wear pink to fight cancer

Wear pink to fight cancer

20 October 2021

People are being asked to put on pink clothing over two days and help fundraise to combat breast cancer.

Memorial proposal for Captain Sir Tom falls through

Memorial proposal for Captain Sir Tom falls through

20 October 2021

A bid to name a town's subway after Prince Philip has emerged, after the previous plan to honour Captain Sir Tom Moore fell through.

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Dover TAP enforced near port

Dover TAP enforced near port

19 October 2021

A restriction on port-bound traffic movement is back in place to prevent town centre congestion.

GoFundMe launched to help Mya's family

GoFundMe launched to help Mya's family

19 October 2021

A GoFundMe appeal in memory of a 13-year-old hit by a car could allow her family to create a lasting memorial.

'Online trolls can be unmasked'

'Online trolls can be unmasked'

19 October 2021

An MP, speaking in the aftermath of the David Amess killing, says those who send abusive messages anonymously can be tracked down.

Little Amal coming to town

Little Amal coming to town

19 October 2021

A giant puppet symbolising a child refugee will visit the first of three East Kent locations today.

Severe disruption and cancellations to Kent train timetable

Severe disruption and cancellations to Kent train timetable

19 October 2021

One of the busiest train lines in the county is facing severe disruption throughout the day, with a number of cancelled services.

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Hospital 'failings' led to death of support worker

Hospital 'failings' led to death of support worker

19 October 2021

An inquest has found that hospital staff failed to carry out capacity checks on a support worker who died.

Teen hit by car was 'hugely popular' says headteacher

Teen hit by car was 'hugely popular' says headteacher

18 October 2021

A 13-year-old girl struck down by a car was an outstanding student who gave up her free time to help others improve their reading.

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'Cowards hiding behind social media'

'Cowards hiding behind social media'

18 October 2021

An MP has called on zero tolerance against threats and abuse towards public service workers in the wake of the David Amess killing.

Inside the doomsday bunker built as Kent's last hope

Inside the doomsday bunker built as Kent's last hope

18 October 2021

In the event of nuclear war a concrete bunker below a park in Gravesend was all that stood between doomsday and the future of civilisation in Kent.

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TikTok blocks mum's fundraising account three times 'by mistake'

TikTok blocks mum's fundraising account three times 'by mistake'

17 October 2021

An account generating much-needed cash to buy medical cannabis for a severely epileptic girl has been mistakenly banned by TikTok for the third time.

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Girl, 13, killed by car named locally

Girl, 13, killed by car named locally

17 October 2021

Floral tributes have been left at the scene of a fatal accident which saw a car strike a young pedestrian crossing a road close to a busy roundabout.

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'I can't be a paedophile – I can't write'

'I can't be a paedophile – I can't write'

17 October 2021

A paedophile who was snared by vigilantes and attacked a teen claimed he couldn't be responsible for vile texts as he is illiterate.

Mum 'gutted' as TikTok lifeline is suspended

Mum 'gutted' as TikTok lifeline is suspended

16 October 2021

A mum who finds £2,000 a month for medical cannabis treatment for her epileptic daughter had her account suspended as a live fundraiser began

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